Why is this even up for debate you can have another poll for popularity contest for the other 2 - Novak Djokovic s fans celebrate poll results declaring him the GOAT × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis News Why is this even up for debate you can have another poll for popularity contest for the other 2 - Novak Djokovic s fans celebrate poll results declaring him the GOAT By Parag Jain Modified 08 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Rafael Nadal (L), Novak Djokovic (C), and Roger Federer The way Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic have dominated men's tennis over the last two decades is something that's highly unlikely to ever be repeated in the future. Pushing each other to become better players, the Big 3 are the only players among the men to reach 20 Grand Slam titles each. The television network Eurosport recently conducted a poll on its social media, asking fans to select the greatest player of all time. The results showed the 21-time Grand Slam champion, Djokovic, as the clear winner, with 51% of people voting for him. Federer came in second with 28.2% votes, while Nadal was third with 20.8% of the votes. The total number of votes shown was 4,662. It was a proud moment for the Serb's fans as they expressed their jubilation, but were hardly surprised. They suggested that while Federer and Nadal might be more popular than Djokovic, it's the stats that matter when deciding on the GOAT debate. "Numbers speak and will always speak. Future generations will just read stats. Like I don’t know much about older generations such as Connors or McEnroe, all I read is the stats next to their names, that is all that stays in the end. The goat is the one that statistically is best," a fan tweeted. Cotrfl @cotrflo@eurosport @NoleLondon Numbers speak and will always speak. Future generations will just read stats. Like I don’t know much about older generations such as Connors or McEnroe, all I read is the stats next to their names, that is all that stays in the end. The goat is the one that statistically is best.@eurosport @NoleLondon Numbers speak and will always speak. Future generations will just read stats. Like I don’t know much about older generations such as Connors or McEnroe, all I read is the stats next to their names, that is all that stays in the end. The goat is the one that statistically is best. Another fan stated that they've observed a change in the media's attitude towards the Serb since Federer's retirement, acknowledging his accomplishments and added that they hoped it would continue. "Wow so Eurosport's have even tweeted about the result even though it didn't go the way it wanted! I have to admit I have seen a marked change in the media's attitude to Novak even since Roger announced his retirement. Long may it continue, but we all know it probably won't," a user wrote. Pavvy G@pavygWow so Eurosport's have even tweeted about the result even though it didn't go the way it wanted!I have to admit I have seen a marked change in the medias attitude to Novak even since Roger announced his retirement. Long may it continue, but we all know it probably won't! twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Eurosport@eurosportYou have spoken The results are in 833You have spoken The results are in https://t.co/ltHXuutV9sWow so Eurosport's have even tweeted about the result even though it didn't go the way it wanted!I have to admit I have seen a marked change in the medias attitude to Novak even since Roger announced his retirement. Long may it continue, but we all know it probably won't! twitter.com/eurosport/stat… Here are some more reactions from fans: Djoker Sam@Djokertzang@eurosport Being loved, popular , played elegant or huge follower doesn't count when it comes to GOAT. The reason why play with points and winning points by matches is to deter winning or losing.10@eurosport Being loved, popular , played elegant or huge follower doesn't count when it comes to GOAT. The reason why play with points and winning points by matches is to deter winning or losing. Vito@vitohanemEveryone knows who is the best tennis player to hold the tennis racket. The truth hurts some, but in the end it's the truth... Novak Djokovic Ladies and gentlemen twitter.com/eurosport/stat…Eurosport@eurosportYou have spoken The results are in 1136You have spoken The results are in https://t.co/ltHXuutV9sEveryone knows who is the best tennis player to hold the tennis racket. The truth hurts some, but in the end it's the truth... Novak Djokovic Ladies and gentlemen twitter.com/eurosport/stat… €L€L@elielmarcelino@eurosport Not even understand why nadal was included in this list ??15@eurosport Not even understand why nadal was included in this list ?? Vlad #2️⃣1️⃣@Debeljak@eurosport There is only one GOAT and that is Djokooooooooooooooooooo29@eurosport There is only one GOAT and that is Djokooooooooooooooooooo https://t.co/FszKLqbMjg Lebza@GrayHope4@eurosport There is only ONE Goat and that’s Nole. Why is this even up for debate? You can have another pill for a popularity contest for the other 220@eurosport There is only ONE Goat and that’s Nole. Why is this even up for debate? You can have another pill for a popularity contest for the other 2 Brasil Justo@EdsonOl32246379@eurosport @NoleLondon This is the truth. I'm a Federer and Djokovic fan, but we need to accept it!8@eurosport @NoleLondon This is the truth. I'm a Federer and Djokovic fan, but we need to accept it! ENGGOH EMILIA@goehgo@eurosport well, he plays almost as elegant n effortless as federer, and as athletic as nadal…so, ya..3@eurosport well, he plays almost as elegant n effortless as federer, and as athletic as nadal…so, ya.. Laura Messina @LauMes77@eurosport Ur audience has spoken #truth. Debating onu cant keep out a life story in a sport lkHes reborn from the ashes of a tough past keepin up his record of winning countless tms.Alwys had 2fight from an unfavour position. Ppl know there never was,is or will be another @DjokerNole1@eurosport Ur audience has spoken #truth. Debating onu cant keep out a life story in a sport lkHes reborn from the ashes of a tough past keepin up his record of winning countless tms.Alwys had 2fight from an unfavour position. Ppl know there never was,is or will be another @DjokerNole https://t.co/cRlHzAebSr Novak Djokovic to take on Daniil Medvedev in Astana Open SF Daniil Medvedev (L) and Novak Djokovic In the ongoing ATP 500 tournament — Astana Open — Novak Djokovic has reached the semifinals and will fight for a spot in the title clash against Daniil Medvedev on Saturday. This will be the 11th meeting between the two players, with the Serb leading their head-to-head 6-4. In his quarterfinal against 18th-ranked Karen Khachanov, Novak Djokovic broke the Russian's serve thrice and beat him 6-4, 6-3 to further extend his head-to-head lead to 7-1. Medvedev, on the other hand, downed World No. 21 Roberto Bautista Agut in dominant fashion, winning 6-1, 6-1, breaking his serve six times and setting up a meeting with the Serb in the last four. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Keshav Gopalan × Feedback Thank You! 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